In December of 1999, Angelenos who voted approved City Charter Reform, which, among other things, instituted the creation of Neighborhood Councils. These councils are seen by some as a chance to create grassroots systems of "democratic anarchy" or a "federation of neighborhoods," but by others, they are seen as a way to continue the disempowerment those traditionally left out of city government. Is this something good that some in the activist community have ignored?
Read the article below to see what it's all about.
Read the city's plan to see how the councils are constituted.
Read the neighborhood news to find out about the Echo Park Neighborhood Community Council planing group and other local news with good links to other communities. To find other neighborhood council info, check the Argonaut, Epian Way and other small papers. Also, visit the booth at the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Sundays (near the popcorn stand).
[ read the article | city's plan | Echo Park Neighborhood News and Council info ]
